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Kitabi: Al-Munāfiq (كتابي: المنافق) by Helmy Mourad – 1954

This rare 30th edition of Kitabi by Helmy Mourad was published in September 1954, marking the third year of the series. Kitabi is a renowned monthly pocket-sized book summarizing global literary works and novels. Its purpose was to introduce Arabic readers to international literature through condensed versions, enhancing cross-cultural literary appreciation.

Details & Features:

- Title: كتابي: المنافق (Kitabi: Al-Munāfiq / The Hypocrite)

- Author & Editor-in-Chief: حلمي مراد (Helmy Mourad)

- Language: Arabic

- Publication Date: September 1954

- Edition: 30th Book (Third Year of Publication)

- Format: Illustrated soft-cover pocket book

- Country of Printing: Egypt

Content & Theme:

- Goal: This issue, like others in the Kitabi series, summarizes international literary works, making them accessible to the Arabic-speaking world. It reflects Helmy Mourad’s vision of bridging global cultures through literature.

- Series Motto: "مصباح الفكر للإغريق" (The Lamp of the Greek's Thought), highlighting the influence of classical ideas in the publication's ethos.

Condition:

- Condition: Good

Cultural & Historical Value:

Kitabi’s pocket-sized format made it popular among readers in the 1950s, offering insights into global literary trends. This particular edition, Al-Munāfiq (The Hypocrite), embodies the era’s fascination with universal human themes. It’s an excellent piece for collectors of vintage Arabic literature, showcasing the intellectual curiosity of post-war Egypt and its openness to international ideas.

This book is ideal for book collectors, cultural historians, and enthusiasts of Arabic literary heritage, as it represents a significant effort to integrate world literature into Arabic culture during the mid-20th century.

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